MEECS Training Sessions – Water Quality for Grades 6-8

MEECS
Training Sessions
The theme for these three days of MEECS
training is Human Impacts, which is part of the
new Michigan Science Standards. The MEECS
units presented include Air Quality (Day 1),
Climate Change (Day 2), and Water Quality (Day
3). Connections between each of these units will
be made throughout the workshops. Educators
are encouraged to register for all three days, but
individual days can be selected.
The local, regional, and state-specific contexts for
learning and assessment found in the MEECS
units are on target for addressing the
performance expectations found in the new
Michigan Science Standards. The MEECS units
are an ideal way to address issues directly
relevant to our state, such as its unique location
in the Great Lakes Basin, Michigan specific flora
and fauna, and our state's rich history and
expertise in scientific research and engineering'
(Michigan Science Standards). For instance, for
the middle school Human Impacts section, the
units use Michigan examples to apply scientific
principles to design a method for monitoring and
minimizing human impact on the environment
(Michigan Science Standards). Examples of
some high school performance expectation
outcomes relevant to MEECS are found
in Human Sustainability and Earth Systems.
To learn more about MEECS click here.
With your registration you will receive
amazing classroom materials!
Air Quality for Grades 7-9 –
Water Quality for Grades 6-8 –
June 21, 2016 12:00 PM – 4:15 PM
June 23, 2016 8:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Facilitated by: Janet Vail & Patricia Tolly
Facilitated by: Ana Tobar & Jessica
Wagenmaker
Explore the health effects of air pollutants and
examine current Michigan air quality issues.
Lessons utilize hands-on activities to provide
students with a broad understanding of air
quality.
An afternoon snack is provided.
Climate Change for Grades 7-9 –
Discover the essential role that water plays in
Michigan's economy and in everyone's lives.
Students compare direct and indirect water use,
investigate the link between land uses and
water quality, and find out how water is
monitored and standards are set.
A morning snack will be provided.
June 22, 2016 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Facilitated by: Amanda Syers & Jessica
Wagenmaker
Location
Kent ISD, ESC, Lot #11
2930 Knapp NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Learn about climate and weather, the energy
balance, the carbon cycle, and the green house
effect. Students will observe change in the
earth's cycles and climate.
Credits
Air Quality – 4
Climate Change – 6
Water Quality – 4
All SCECHs pending approval
Breakfast and lunch are provided.
Register Today!!!
Course #16CUR0621 Air Quality for Grades 7-9 course fee is $15.00
Course #16CUR0622 Climate Change for Grades 7-9 course fee is $25.00
Course #16CUR0623 Water Quality for Grades 6-8 course fee is $15.00
*Register by clicking the link above or visit http://bit.ly/KISDPD, and enter the course number in the search box.
Kent ISD | 2930 Knapp NE | Grand Rapids | MI
Tel 616-365-2235 | Email [email protected] |
Fax 616.301.1611